Shawna Olson

Stabenow named Wheat Leader of the Year

Stabenow was named the 2012 Wheat Leader of the Year, an award given annually to one Member of Congress based on his or her demonstrated commitment to the well-being and goals of the wheat industry. Read More

Donations Needed for Malnourished Horses

About 200 horses are in need of hay and feed after being rescued from two locations in Morton and Burleigh Counties. Read More

Forest River Elevator Construction Going Well

Progress on building the new Forest River Farmers Elevator is so good, it could open sometime in March. Read More

Horses need more feed during the cold weather

Winter is in full force, and horse owners need to make sure they feed their animals appropriately for the conditions, according to North Dakota State University Extension Service equine specialist Carrie Hammer. Read More

American Coalition for Ethanol

The Senior Vice President for the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE), Ron Lamberty today blasted the American Petroleum Institute (API) for the oil groups’ latest attack on E15 fuel. Read More

Hay supply lowest in years

Production of hay, including alfalfa, in the top-18 hay-producing states has been declining rapidly, according to USDA’s recently released Annual Crop Production Summary. In fact, supplies of all hay are at the lowest level since 1957, according to USDA. Read More

Africa and ag

Economic growth in Africa is forecast to continue at a robust rate, slightly above the recent trend of 5 per cent a year. Read More

FSA Office

Ag Director Shawna Olson talks to Traill County FSA and finds out some of the programs available for farmers and young farmers. Read More

Fill out the 2012 Census on Ag

Vilsack wants to remind producers to fill out the ag census. Read More

Chromatin to Host California Meeting on Grain Sorghum

As interest for grain sorghum use as an ethanol feedstock continues to rise, Chromatin will be targeting growers in California next month, providing information about the unique opportunities that lie in growing the grain. Read More